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MAO 986

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,309 mi
Last recorded25,309 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 986
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 25,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 24,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 24,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,903 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,704 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,499 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,237 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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MAO 986 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAO 986, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MAO 986 registered?

MAO 986 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MAO 986 safe to buy?

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